MAY 16, 2017 PROGRAM: Jonathan Padelford

Posted by Jodi Erickson on May 16, 2017

COME ABOARD! St. Paul Rotary is taking a lunch cruise on the Mighty Mississippi River Tuesday, aboard the authentic sternwheeler Jonathan Padelford. Rotarian Capt. Jim Kosmo will tell why St. Paul (and Minneapolis) owe their very existence to riverboats and give some details about the Padelford Packet Boat Co. and its feisty founder, Capt. William D. Bowell, Sr.

The Boat will stay at the dock until 12:30 p.m. to accommodate late arrivals and it will return at 1 p.m. There is FREE PARKING at the Padelford Landing in Harriet Island Park, just across the Wabasha St. Bridge. Capt. Jim says there will be a dozen DOOR PRIZES. And, of course, there will be a full CASH BAR to complement lunch. This is a regular Rotary meeting so there is NO ADDED CHARGE FOR LUNCH.

Pre-registration is not required. Guests are welcome. IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT FUN.